Nikki Sivils U R My Favorite

Nikki Sivils Scrapbook U R My Favorite “You, You, You” paper is fabulous. Creating a layout is quick and easy using this pattern paper as the foundation for your layout. I love the monochromatic theme, scalloped edges, flourish designs and the little crowns in each corner. I followed the design in each scallop as my guide for placing a decorative brad, just use a paper piercer for punching the holes.




The edges of the photo were dry brushed with acrylic paint to coordinate with the papers. To add dimension to the embellishments, I used Helmar ZAPDOTS. Check out the close up photos of placement of Helmar ZAPDOTS.




Elle’s Studio has a huge selection of tags; here I used Saltwater Taffy Journaling Tag as a frame for my number two. I altered the tag by sanding down the edges and embellishing with a flower.



Supplies Used:
Helmar 450 Quick Dry Adhesive
Helmar Black ZAPDOTS
Helmar Quick-Fix Adhesive Runner
Elle’s Studio Saltwater Taffy Journaling Tags
Nikki Sivils U R My Favorite “You You You” Paper
Bo-bunny Press Chipboard “2”
EK Success Simply Classic Inspirables & Nostalgiques Stickers
Prima Flowers
Making Memories Brads
Flower Buttons

Tish Treadaway, Helmar USA Design Team Member

Thinking of you...

The month of February is all about love so create a layout about a special person in your life. This can be about your parents, friend, children or spouse. Do a layout about a close relationship; reinforce how you feel for this individual. Thinking of you is all about my best friend and husband, Tony. Having the freedom of expression through scrapbooking is possible thanks to companies such as Helmar Adhesives and their preferred partners. Thank you for the fabulous products such as the ones listed on the Helmar Adhesives Blog!



Supplies Used:
Helmar 450 Quick Dry Adhesive
Helmar Black ZAPDOTS
Helmar Quick-Fix Adhesive Runner
Creative Impressions Bits of Bling
Elle’s Studio Love Note Tags
gcd studios Christmas Sleigh Paper Pack
K&Co. Words & Sayings Stickers
Prima Flowers
Rub-ons by Creative Imaginations
Rusty Pickle Trims
Target Tag
The Beadery Flower Buttons
Wimpole Street Creations Fabric Heart





To create this layout, punch out the decorative pattern paper from the gcd studios Christmas Sleigh paper pack. The designs in this paper pack are so versatile that they can be used for more than just Christmas theme layouts. As you can see from the round decorative edge paper, I created a theme about love instead. Classic designs such as the papers in this packet can be used for more than just one season. I love, love, love Elle’s Studio Tags! Here I used one of the Love Notes for my journaling box, embellished with a flower it can be pulled out from the heart shaped pocket to read. Creative Impressions has a vast assortment of Bits of Bling, I love how this pearl bling adds a touch of class to my flower centers. The photo is adhered with Helmar Quick-Fix Adhesive, applied to only 3 sides of the photo. This enables the journaling to tuck behind the photo. The lace and heart were applied with Helmar 450 Quick Dry Adhesive. To add dimension to the layout, I used Helmar Black ZAPDOTS on the tag an flower.

Tish Treadaway, Helmar USA Design Team Member

Happy Valentine's Day

One associates the month of February with love, Valentine’s Day, boxes of chocolates and the color red. To keep in with the theme, I created this vintage rose album. Hopefully it sparks a little romance, bringing you back to remember a special person, place and event.

Supplies Used:
Helmar Acid Free Glue

Helmar Liquid Scrap Dots

Zutter 6x6 Bamboo Spine Cover-All
Red ¾” Owire
Red Velour Paper by K&Company, Flower Pattern Paper Source Unknown
Bazzill Cardstock
Hand Crafted Mulberry Paper Flowers by The Natural Paper Company
Tulle by Michael’s
Antique White Label Holder by Making Memories
Purple Cows Trimmer w/scalloped blade

To create this album, I used fabric that was designed for scrapbooking. I cut two strips of fabric to 6 x 8 wrapping it around the album cover. I mitered the edges allowing a clean fold around the corners. I cut a scalloped edge on the red velour fabric and placed a strip on the spine of the Cover-All. Helmar Acid Free Adhesive was used on all the fabric to attach it to the cover. The 6x6” inner pages were cut using the Zutter DreamKutz tool. The pages were bound together using the Zutter Bind-it-All and ¾” Red O’wires.

Wishing you a day filled with love from family and friends!

Tish Treadaway, OZZ Zutter Bind-it-All Design Team

Sending you my love...

Send someone you love a special treat this Valentine’s Day. Decorate a mini-mailbox and fill with love notes, cards, photos and treats. I love a touch of whimsy the papers by Nikki Sivils adds to this mailbox. It’s a fun way to send your Valentine greetings this year.



Supplies Used:
Helmar 450 Quick Dry Adhesive
Helmar Liquid Scrap Dots
Helmar Super Strength PVA Wood GlueCreative Impressions Inc. Bits of Bling
Mini Mailbox
Nikki Sivils U R My Favorite “U R My Heart” Papers
Nikki Sivils Cool Cord Brads
Prima Flowers
All My Memories Ribbon
Pink Tulle – Source Unknown
Making Memories Acrylic Pain
Zutter Rivets




Remove the mailbox flag; it can be re-attached later using a Zutter Rivet. Cover the mailbox with Nikki Sivils U R My Favorite pattern papers. I applied all of the papers using Helmar 450 Quick Dry Adhesive. I embellished the mailbox with flowers with Bits of Bling, frog cut out designs from Nikki Sivils pattern papers and applied to the outside using Helmar Liquid Scrap Dots. I cut an unfinished wood candlestick for the mailbox base. Paint with white acrylic paint. Attach the wood base to the mailbox using Helmar Super Strength PVA Wood Glue.
Wishing you a Happy Valentine’s Day!

Tish Treadaway, Helmar USA Design Team Member

Making plans for that special day...

It’s time to celebrate our relationships, friendships and love. In celebration of Valentine’s Day, I wanted something special for my photos. I created this vintage looking heart box using Helmar Adhesives and several of their preferred vendors’ products: Creative Impressions, Inc Bits of Bling, Elle’s Studio Tags, and Pink Paislee Love Potion Cupid Paper Collection. I love how the combination of all of these products turned an old candy box destine for the trash into a romantic keepsake treasure!





Supplies Used:
Helmar Acid Free Glue
Helmar 450 Quick Dry Adhesive
Helmar Liquid Scrap Dots
Chain - Hardware Store
Creative Impressions, Inc. Bits of Bling
Crochet Flowers – Source Unknown
Elle’s Studio Vintage Label Cut Outs
Maya Road Chipboard Butterfly
Making Memories Velour Flower and Heart Paperclip
Paper Doilie – Source Unknown
Pink Paislee Love Potion Cupid Collection
Prima Flowers
Ribbon – Michael’s $1 Spools
Rub-ons by Narratives by Karen Russell



I covered the box lid, bottom and sides of the heart box using papers from Pink Paislees Love Potion Cupid Collection. I applied all of the papers using Helmar Acid Free Glue. I added some lace around the side of the box using Helmar 450 QuickDry Adhesive. Embellishments were added to the box lid using Helmar Liquid Scrapdots. The mixture of crochet flowers, Prima Flowers with Bits of Bling in the centers from Creative Impressions, Inc. gave a vintage look. I love Elle’s Studio Vintage Labels; I just cut one out, distressed with sandpaper and applied a rub-on title. For the album, I used the paper lining as my template cutting heart shape pages form Pink Paislees Love Potion Cupid Collection. The set is complete and ready to fill with your anniversary, wedding, or Valentine’s Day memories.

Tish Treadaway, Helmar USA Design Team Member